Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 973

"Nope."

Gilbert shook his head, a mix of frustration and resignation in his eyes. "Naylor and One, they're not the kind to be easily fooled..."

Then, his face brightened a bit with a wry smile. "But it's worth it, for Jenna's sake. I mean, heck, even if I lost this finger, it'd be the least I owe her..."

His words seemed to strike a chord with Sherilyn, who suddenly stood up, her voice tinged with indignation.

"You think this makes up for everything?"

"I know it doesn't! That's not what I'm trying to do!"

Gilbert was clearly flustered, his face paling.

He hurried to explain, "I'm just worried sick about Jenna. With One being a complete psycho, there's no telling what he might do to her. Every second she's with him, she's in more danger. I can't gamble with Jenna's safety..." He continued, "It's not about making amends or proving anything..."

Sherilyn closed her eyes for a moment, realizing she might have overreacted.

Crumpling the tissue in her hand, she tossed it into the trash can. "You're sweating buckets. Let me get you a towel."

With that, she turned and headed for the bathroom.

Gilbert watched her go, his heart heavy with unsaid feelings....

pain lasted all night but started to subside

did say the pain tends to

asked, noticing his somewhat

Gilbert nodded,

wrong?" Sherilyn asked,

"Sweat... everywhere. It's uncomfortable.

was soaked through with

me to get

"Please."

his left hand out of commission, she didn't think twice about helping him change.

"Since we're changing your clothes, maybe we should wipe you

good," Gilbert agreed

call the nurse in

leave, Gilbert's hand

"Wait!"

Sherilyn

his usual smile

get changed," Sherilyn replied, genuinely puzzled. Wasn't

annoyed and embarrassed. "The

aback. "I know. What's the problem? She's in her late

"I don't want that!"

was on full display, his brow furrowed